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As a child, Roger developed a formidable interest in all martial pursuits, learning from his uncle Roger Mortimer Lord of Chirk, a skilled soldier and leader. As a squire of 14 years age, he was betrothed to the extremely wealthy heiress Joan de Geneville, who brought with her dowry vast estates in the Welsh Marches, including Ludlow Castle.
Mortimer, Roger (1287–1330), lord of Wigmore and 1st earl of March , justiciar of Ireland, was son of Edmund Mortimer (d. 1304) and his wife Margaret, daughter of Sir William Fienes, Lord Fienes. The wardship of the extensive Mortimer lands was originally granted to Piers Gaveston (qv), but Mortimer was granted livery of his lands in May 1306, although he was still under age.
Sir Roger Mortimer had many hats: feudal lord, once governor of Ireland, rebel leader, experienced military man, usurper and dictator. Imprisoned by Edward II for being involved in a rebellion, Mortimer was renowned as being one of the few people who escaped from the Tower of London.
ROGER MORTIMER, EARL OF MARCH, was a ward of Piers Gaveston, and held many important offices in the reign of Edward II, being appointed Lieutenant of Ireland in 1317. He sided with Lancaster in his opposition to the king, was taken prisoner in 1322, and condemned to perpetual captivity. Escaping in 1324 he fled to France.
Sir Roger de Mortimer, II conde de March, IV Barón Mortimer, KG fue un noble y militar inglés que participó en la Guerra de los Cien Años.
Piers Gaveston, I conde de Cornualles (c. 1284-19 de junio de 1312), también conocido como Pieres de Gabaston, fue el favorito y amante del rey Eduardo II de Inglaterra. Causó una buena impresión en el rey Eduardo I, quien lo asignó a la casa de su hijo. La parcialidad del príncipe por Gaveston era tan extravagante que Eduardo I envió a ...
Roger de Mortimer, 4th Earl of March, 6th Earl of Ulster (11 April 1374 – 20 July 1398) [1] was an English nobleman. He was considered the heir presumptive to King Richard II, his mother's first cousin, as being a great-grandson of King Edward III . Roger Mortimer's father, the 3rd Earl of March, died in 1381, leaving the six-year-old Roger ...
